When is the right time to prune Vitex bonsai?The best time to prune vitex bonsai is in early spring, that is, March. Pruning at this time can quickly heal the wound and is beneficial to growth. Pruning branches and leaves: For the vitex bonsai, most of the branches on the stump can be cut off, but thick branches of a certain length should be left on the main trunk. After it sprouts new branches, the branches need to be pruned. During the growth period of the stump, repeatedly top it and pick buds, so that the branches will become more and more dense and more stylish. Tips for pruning Vitex bonsaiVitex truncatum can be used to make various forms of tree stump bonsai, especially straight trunk, oblique trunk, curved trunk, lying trunk and elephant-shaped bonsai. The shaping should be based on the material and the situation. In the early stage of cultivation, winding, tying and pulling are the main methods, supplemented by pruning; in the later stage, pruning is the main method, supplemented by winding, tying and pulling. Pinching the top of a vitex bonsai is also called de-tipping, which can promote the flat development of side branches, achieve the purpose of shaping by cutting off unnecessary branches, and also has the effect of ventilation and light transmission, making the plant grow more vigorously. Things to note when pruning Vitex bonsaiThe bark of the Vitex bonsai may be damaged during pruning, but don't worry about it. The damaged bark will heal slowly over time. |
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